Pre-licensing visit·September 15, 2025

Licensing Program Analysts (LPA\342\200\231s) Maddox and Rodriguez met with Kelly Fountain, Director of Early Learning today for the for the purpose of conducting an announced pre-licensing inspection. Applicant is requesting licensure of 72 preschool children ages 2 - 5 yrs of age. This is a relocation application. During this inspection, LPA measured 3 classrooms (rooms 7, 8, and 9). The days and hours of operation will be: Mon through Friday from 7:30 am \342\200\223 4:30 pm. Two class rooms are half days 1st session 8:20am-11:20pm, second session 12:30pm-3:30pm and 1 class room is full day (8:20am-2:20pm). INDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE : \302\267 The child care center was toured and found to be clean, safe, sanitary, and in good repair to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors \302\267 Floors of all rooms have a surface that is safe and clean (tile and carpet) \302\267 A comfortable temperature for children shall always be maintained. \302\267 Furniture and equipment are maintained in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. There are a variety of age-appropriate equipment, toys, and materials in good condition and in sufficient quantity to allow children present to fully participate in planned activities. \302\267 Tables and chairs were present to meet the needs of the children. Pg 1 \302\267Drinking water: The center provides filtered sparklets water with disposable cups \302\267 Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children were stored and inaccessible to children (Locked cabinet) \302\267 There are fully stocked first-aid kit(s) in locations accessible to staff but inaccessible to children that include thermometers. \302\267 The isolation area is located in the front office for any child who becomes ill during the day. \302\267 LPA observed operable carbon monoxide detectors, smoke detectors (hard wired), and fire extinguishers are located throughout the facility and fully charged. \302\267 The center has a working telephone \302\267 Sign-in and out procedure -- Digital/HUB \302\267 Staff shall conduct a wellness check to ensure that children with obvious symptoms of illness including, but not limited to, fever or vomiting, are not accepted. NAPPING: Mats used for napping were maintained in a safe condition. Only the full day class will nap. \302\267 Each mat shall be equipped with a sheet to cover the mat and, depending on the weather, a sheet and/or blanket to cover the child. \302\267 LPA informed Applicant mats should be wiped with a detergent/disinfectant weekly or when soiled or wet. \302\267 Bedding shall be individually stored so that each child's bedding is identifiable, and no child's used bedding comes into contact with other bedding. \302\267 Napping equipment shall be arranged so that each child has access to a walkway without having to walk on or over the cots or mats of other children. Pg 2 OUTDOOR Children have safe access to the play yard which is enclosed by a fence to protect children and to keep them in the outdoor activity area. LPA\342\200\231s did not observe any bodies of water present. The play yard was free of hazards including, but not limited to, holes, broken glass and other debris, and dry grasses that pose a fire hazard. LPA\342\200\231s observed rubber matting under climbing equipment (1 large apparatus with slide. The playgrounds are enclosed by a fence to protect children and to keep them in the outdoor activity area, fencing was taller than the required four feet high. Shade consisted of a large tree and a sun shade. Outside Drinking Water: Staff will bring out water pitchers (filtered water) and cups labeled with children\342\200\231s names and their own personal water bottles CHILDREN\342\200\231S RECORDS: Applicant is aware of the form that are required for children's records. LPA reviewed form LIC 311A with Applicant - Records to Be Maintained At The Facility, for child\342\200\231s records, personnel records, administrative records, and documents to be posted. TRANSPORTATION : Center will not provide transportation. RESTROOMS There are a total of 8 toilets/urinals and 9 sinks. All toilets and hand washing facilities were maintained, safe, and sanitary operating condition. Staff bathroom- located in the hall by room 9 and also will be the isolation bathroom. Pg 3 Measurements taken were as follows: Room #7 - Preschool 1156/35=33 Room #8 - PS 1156/35= 33 Room #9 - PS 904/35=26 TOTAL INDOOR SPACE: 3216/35=91 Bathroom : With toilets and sinks the center can accommodate 120 Outside play space: 17826.99/75=237 SUPERVISION: Applicants shall ensure no child is left without the supervision of a teacher at any time, Supervision shall include visual observation. FOOD SERVICES Lancaster School District will provide breakfast, lunch, and snacks. \302\267 Pesticides and other similar toxic substances were not stored in food storerooms, kitchen areas, food-preparation areas, or areas where kitchen equipment or utensils are stored. \302\267 Soaps, detergents, cleaning compounds or similar substances were stored in areas separate from food supplies. Pg 4 \302\267Trashcans, including moveable bins, shall have a tight-fitting cover that is kept on; shall be in good repair; and shall be leakproof and rodent-proof. \302\267 A refrigerator is available and shall be used to store any medication that requires refrigeration. CRIMINAL RECORD REVIEW Staff are fingerprinted through the Lancaster School District. Digital files will be available for LPA review. HEALTH RELATED SERVICES: Medications if needed it will be dispensed by the school nurse. Applicant has implemented a written plan to record the administration of prescription and nonprescription medications and to inform the child's authorized representative daily when such medications have been given. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02- CCP. When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes IMS must be submitted to the Department. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm - Center will provide IMS Applicant is aware and reminded of the requirement to report unusual incidents and/or injuries to the parent/guardian and Licensing within the time frame specified by the regulation and on the form LIC 624B. Each licensee shall have a disaster and mass casualty plan of action. The plan shall be in writing and shall be readily available. Pg 5 LEAD TESTING Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5-years after the date of the first test. For child care center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1- CCP). POSTINGS: LPA\342\200\231s observed Parent Boards in each class room. Each parent board has the required forms that shall be posted after licensure including the telephone number of the local health department and information on child passenger restraint systems pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 1596.95(g) and Vehicle Code sections 27360 and 27360.5 Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platforms. To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-carelicensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication. Applicants are signed up to receive PINs. Pg 7 Fire Clearance has been received for the requested capacity of 72 children, however with LPA\342\200\231s measurements center can accommodate 91. Needed Prior to Licensure: LPA's discussed previous file has forms dated from 1999, facility file will require updated forms (NOIA letter will be emailed). An exit interview was conducted with the above items discussed and a copy of this report was read and provided to the Applicant, during this inspection. Final license determination will be made upon review of the Licensing Program Manager (LPM). Pg 8